Is Marmot PFAS-free?
Across 69 graded products, Marmot averages F (23/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade C or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Basic Work Glove Marmot
Cotton/polyester blend with standard construction
Lower PFAS concern; basic work glove with no known waterproofing or stain treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Tool Box
Nylon, polyester, cotton blend; details unspecified
Toolbox, not garment. Check product specs for water-repellent coating.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's PreCip Eco Jacket
recycled polyester, water-repellent coating (unspecified chemistry)
Moderate lower concern, eco-positioned jacket with unconfirmed water-repellent coating, but brand rhetoric suggests PFAS awareness.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Urban Hauler Backpack
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
Urban backpack with waterproof coating; water-repellent coating treatment source unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Long Hauler Duffel Expedition Bag
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
water-repellent coating duffels often use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Tool Box 30 Backpack
Nylon, polyester, water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Marmot discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Long Hauler Duffel Bag
Ballistic nylon with water-repellent coating
Durable duffel, but water-repellent coating composition not disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Tempo Breathable Water-Resistant Softshell Jacket
Polyester softshell with unspecified water-resistant treatment
Skip until Marmot discloses its water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's PreCip Eco Jacket
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Lower concern but unverified, Marmot's silence on water-repellent coating chemistry leaves uncertainty.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Superalloy Bio Rain Jacket
Recycled polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip until Marmot discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, traditional methods often use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Minimalist Pertex Jacket Women's
Pertex (polyester microfiber shell); water-repellent coating unspecified
Unknown water-repellent coating is the risk; Marmot does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Cascade Rain Jacket
Nylon shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating finish
Skip until Marmot discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Minimalist Pertex Waterproof Rain Jacket
Pertex nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Waterproof jacket with unknown water-repellent coating chemistry, Marmot doesn't disclose PFAS status; higher caution warranted.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's PreCip Evo Flex Rain Jacket
nylon shell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
water-repellent coating-treated rain jacket with no PFAS transparency, moderate caution warranted.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Superalloy Bio Packable Rain Jacket
Recycled polyester shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Skip until Marmot discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Limelight UL 2-Person Tent
Nylon ripstop with unspecified water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip unless Marmot discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, tent waterproofing is a major PFAS risk category.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Vapor 2 Person Tent
Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Moderate concern, waterproof tent likely treated with water-repellent coating, but Marmot discloses nothing about PFAS or alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Tungsten 3 Person Tent
Polyester tent fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
High uncertainty; tent likely treated with water-repellent coating (commonly PFAS-based), but Marmot discloses nothing, contact brand or seek independent test results before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Halo 6P Tent
Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
High-performance tent with standard water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS risk unresolved without brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Limelight 3 Person Tent
Nylon ripstop fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip or contact Marmot directly, waterproof tent coating origin unclear, PFAS risk unaddressed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Limestone 6 Person Tent
Polyester/nylon fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip or contact Marmot directly, silent on PFAS in tent waterproofing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Rocklin Fleece Gloves
Polyester fleece with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Typical outdoor fleece gloves, likely treated with water-repellent coating, but Marmot discloses nothing about PFAS composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Moraine Gloves
Synthetic insulation, water-resistant shell (unspecified water-repellent coating treatment)
Moderate concern, typical waterproof glove with undisclosed water-repellent coating finish; Marmot does not publicly commit to PFAS-free standards.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Randonnee GORE-TEX Gloves
GORE-TEX membrane (expanded Teflon-type coating + polyurethane backing)
Skip or research further, GORE-TEX gloves carry inherent PFAS risk that Marmot does not disclose.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Moraine Gloves
Nylon/polyester shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Typical performance glove with unspecified water-repellent coating, moderate uncertainty without brand transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Polartec Windbloc Gloves
Polartec Windbloc (polyester) with water-repellent coating finish
Windbloc gloves likely use water-repellent coating finish; Marmot discloses nothing about PFAS, moderate caution warranted.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Snoasis GORE-TEX Gloves
GORE-TEX membrane with nylon/polyester shell
Skip unless Marmot discloses GORE-TEX PFAS status; waterproof gloves carry inherent water-repellent coating concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's PreCip Eco Pant
Nylon shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Unknown PFAS status, Marmot silent on water-repellent coating chemistry; moderate caution warranted.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's PreCip Eco Full-Zip Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Moderate PFAS concern, Marmot's water-repellent coating treatment likely uses PFAS or PFAS alternatives, with no public transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's PreCip Evo Full-Zip Rain Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Moderate PFAS concern, standard outdoor rain wear with unspecified water-repellent coating; Marmot has not disclosed coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's PreCip Evo Flex Rain Pants
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Moderate PFAS concern, waterproof apparel typically uses fluorinated water-repellent coating; Marmot does not disclose chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's PreCip Eco Waterproof Packable Hiking Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Moderate PFAS risk due to waterproof treatment; Marmot provides no transparency on coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Minimalist Pertex Waterproof Rain Pants
Pertex nylon with water-repellent coating finish
Skip until Marmot discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or verifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's PreCip Evo Pants
Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip until Marmot discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's PreCip Evo Flex Rain Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip or contact Marmot directly, water-repellent coating rain pants carry PFAS risk Marmot won't disclose.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's PreCip Evo Pro Waterproof Rain Jacket
Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip until Marmot discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Tempo Lightweight Jacket
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating finish
Lightweight design appeals, but water-repellent coating treatment and lack of PFAS disclosure raise moderate concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Minimalist Pertex 3-in-1 Jacket
Pertex 3 polyester with water-repellent coating treatment
Medium risk: water-repellent coating-treated outerwear without PFAS transparency, proceed with caution or contact Marmot directly.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Tempo Softshell Jacket
Softshell nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip until Marmot discloses or switches to PFAS-free water-repellent coating, standard softshell jackets likely use fluorochemical water repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Softshell Jacket - Men's
Softshell synthetic (polyester/nylon blend) with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip until transparency improves, softshell water-repellent coating coatings commonly use PFAS, but Marmot discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Gravity Jacket
nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Typical outdoor jacket with unknown water-repellent coating treatment, Marmot has not disclosed PFAS status; lower-concern alternative: seek brands with explicit PFAS-free or third-
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Exum Guide Glove Men's
synthetic leather/textile blend with water-repellent coating treatment
Marmot glove likely uses water-repellent coating, PFAS risk present but unconfirmed; brand offers no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Limelight 2P Tent
Ripstop nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Popular tent brand with no public PFAS transparency; waterproof coating likely contains PFAS, contact Marmot directly for details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Limestone Tent
Nylon ripstop fabric with proprietary water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Marmot has not disclosed PFAS status; tent waterproofing likely involves traditional water-repellent coating coatings with unknown fluorochemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Halo 4-Person Tent in Tangelo/Rusted Orange
Nylon/polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Marmot discloses water-repellent coating treatment; tents commonly use PFAS-based coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Nanowave Sleeping Bag
Down-filled with water-repellent coating-treated nylon shell
Skip until Marmot discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, PFAS risk in outdoor sleeping bags is real but unconfirmed here.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Trestles 15 Sleeping Bag
Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Moderate PFAS risk due to waterproof treatment; Marmot does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Nanowave 35 Long Sleeping Bag
Synthetic insulation (likely polyester or down), nylon shell with water-repellent coating finish
Moderate PFAS risk from water-repellent coating finish; Marmot does not disclose fluorochemistry or PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Trestles Elite Eco 50 Sleeping Bag
Nylon shell with water-repellent coating finish
water-repellent coating raises PFAS concern; Marmot makes no public disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Trestles 15 Sleeping Bag
Polyester shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Moderate PFAS risk due to standard water-repellent coating treatment; sleeping bag requires weather resistance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Refuge Pant Men's
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Skip until Marmot discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; waterproof outdoor pants commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's PreCip Eco Full-Zip Pants - Short (Fall 2025)
nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Skip or contact Marmot for water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof pants typically use PFAS coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Lightray Pant
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Moderate PFAS risk from water-repellent coating treatment; Marmot discloses nothing, request clarification before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Seeker GORE-TEX Rain Pants
GORE-TEX membrane (ePTFE laminate)
Skip unless you accept Teflon-type coating-based waterproofing; Marmot does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Diverter Pro Stretch Softshell Hiking Pants with UPF 50
Stretch softshell fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip until Marmot discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Arch Rock Pants
Nylon/polyamide with water-repellent coating finish
Moderate concern: outdoor pants likely use PFAS-based water-repellent coating, but Marmot provides no transparency on treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Trailway UPF 50 Hiking Pants
Polyester ripstop with water-repellent coating finish
Skip until Marmot discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's AirExchange UPF 40 Pants
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip until Marmot discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Trailway UPF 50 Hiking Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Lower concern if older stock; skip if PFAS-sensitive and buying new.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Lumina Casual Pants
nylon blend with water-repellent coating finish
Caution: outdoor pants likely treated with legacy PFAS water-repellent coating, brand silent on chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Diverter Softshell Hiking Pants with UPF 50
Nylon blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Moderate concern, water-resistant softshell likely uses water-repellent coating treatment; Marmot discloses nothing about PFAS alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Trailway Convertible UPF 50 Hiking Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Moderate concern: outdoor apparel with water-repellent coating finish likely treated with PFAS, but Marmot provides no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Urban Hauler Catalyst Duluth Mn Backpack Tote Black Dry Bag
Nylon or polyester with waterproof water-repellent coating
Waterproof backpack; water-repellent coating treatment likely but unspecified; higher PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Kompressor Meteor 22 Backpack
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Popular outdoor brand, water-repellent coating likely fluorinated; PFAS stance undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Trail Gear Waterproof Dry Bag Backpack
Ripstop nylon with water-repellent coating
Waterproof dry bag, likely water-repellent coating-treated.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Kompressor Comet Backpack
nylon fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Backpack uses water-repellent coating treatment; Marmot silent on PFAS composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Slate All Day Travel Bag
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating source unknown; Marmot offers no PFAS transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Calistoga Backpack
polyester/nylon with water-repellent coating treatment
High uncertainty; water-repellent coating likely but Marmot silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Excursion Pack
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
water-repellent coating backpack, likely PFAS-treated.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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